Detailed results of all the security suites tested were announced in issue no. 4/2010 of the magazine. The magazine’s experts put 10 of the leading Internet Security software products available on the Polish market through their paces. The test looked at how each product made use of system resources during on-access and on-demand scanning, as well as each product’s operational stability, functionality and effectiveness at detecting malware.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 took the ‘Best Quality’ title, overshadowing, amongst others, Norton Internet Security 2010, G Data Internet Security 2010 and ESET Smart Security 4. Some of the features of Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 that particularly impressed PC Format‘s experts were the product’s outstanding effectiveness, its Safe Run mode, its ability to block advertisements, its advanced parental control system and its advanced web-monitoring capabilities.

“Kaspersky Internet Security 2010’s success is down to the product’s large number of available features. The program has everything a user could require, and more. It provides excellent protection for Internet browsers, – wrote PC Format’s Editor, Bartlomiej Mrozewski – Not only do filters check every website visited for potential threats, but the Internet browser can be run from inside the sandbox, isolating it entirely from the operating system.”

Safe Run mode is just one of the innovate features inside Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 and is based on new Sandbox technology – which is unique among Internet Security Suites. Safe Run mode enables the user to run suspect software in an isolated, virtual environment that protects the operating system against all types of malicious damage. Statistically, it has been demonstrated that vulnerabilities in operating systems and trusted applications are often exploited by hackers to attack applications that make use of the Internet.

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The award was announced in an article carried by the magazine’s February issue which reported on tests performed by the publication on eight of the most popular security packages available on the Swedish market. Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is described as being an ambitious security package with many smart functions over and above the usual antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-phishing technologies.

The Kaspersky Lab product was named ‘Best in Class’, beating Symantec’s Norton Internet Security 2010, Eset’s Smart Security 4, F-Secure’s Internet Security 2010, McAfee’s Internet Security 2010, Panda’s Global Protection 2010, Trend Micro’s Internet Security 2010 and Avast’s Antivirus 4.8.

PC för Alla stated that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 had the highest overall detection rates of any of the solutions that they tested and was among the fastest solutions for on-demand scanning – being twice as fast as most of the competition. The test results also showed that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010, along with another program, impacted the performance of the host machine the least – using only two per cent of the system’s resources. The product’s many features, such as the virtual keyboard to combat keyloggers, gaming mode and parental control, contributed heavily to the solution being voted the best all-round security package for 2010.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 incorporates a Safe Run mode based on innovative new Sandbox technology – a unique feature amongst Internet Security Suites. Safe Run enables the user to run suspect software in an isolated, virtual environment that protects the operating system against all types of malicious damage. Statistically, it has been demonstrated that vulnerabilities in operating systems and trusted applications are often exploited by hackers to attack applications that make use of the Internet.

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According to Norton, a PC that does not have active and up-to-date security software can become infected within four minutes of connecting to the Internet. With the Norton Security Suite, Comcast customers can now take advantage of important Internet security features including:

“Cyber threats are very real and this year we expect to see five new threats coming online every minute,” said Janice Chaffin, group president, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. “By joining forces with Norton, Comcast can now bring world leading protection, performance and family safety offerings to its millions of customers.”

“As the Internet evolves and online threats become more sophisticated, Comcast continues to seek out the best partners to help protect our customers online. Whether they’re parents, individuals or business owners, each one of our customers has unique needs and concerns. So, we’re very pleased to provide the Norton Security Suite,” said Cathy Avgiris, Senior Vice President of Communications and Data Services. “In addition to superior protection, the suite delivers fast performance, so it starts fast, scans fast and uses less memory on both PC and Mac.”

The Norton Security Suite, powered by Norton 360 technology, is valued at $160 for residential customers and the Norton Security Suite Business Edition is valued at up to $490 for business customers. It is available to Comcast High-Speed Internet subscribers for no additional charge in a download from the Security Channel www.comcast.net/security for residential customers and from http://businessclass.comcast.net/ for business customers.

The Norton Security Suite is a key component to Comcast’s recently announced Constant Guard Security initiative, which involves a comprehensive approach to proactively assist customers with online security issues. Comcast and Norton will also be offering customers co-branded fee-based virus removal and PC Tune-up services later this year.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 23.8 million cable customers, 15.7 million high-speed Internet customers, and 7.4 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast’s Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

About Norton from Symantec

Symantec’s Norton products protect consumers from cybercrime with technologies like antivirus, anti-spyware and phishing protection — while also being light on system resources. The company also provides services such as online backup and PC tuneup, and is a trusted source for family online safety. Friend us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/norton and follow @NortonOnline on Twitter.

About Symantec

Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com.

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 was voted ‘Security Software Product of the Year 2009’ in the software category, receiving a higher score than rival developers such as Norton Internet Security 2009 and 2010, and ESET Smart Security 4.

“For the second year running, Kaspersky Internet Security has been chosen as ‘Product of the Year’ by readers of both CHIP and XtremPC,” said Teodor Cimpoeşu, Managing Director of Kaspersky Lab Romania and Bulgaria. “This recognition is a call to all of us to continue doing what we do, because we do it well. But we won’t rest on our laurels, we will continue to improve the technologies which we have developed and which are the backbone of a professional security solution.”

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 incorporates a Safe Run mode based on innovative new Sandbox technology – a unique feature amongst Internet Security Suites. Safe Run enables the user to run suspect software in an isolated virtual environment that protects the operating system from all types of malicious damage. Statistically, it has been demonstrated that vulnerabilities in operating systems and trusted applications are often exploited by hackers to attack applications that make use of the Internet.

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The Anti-Malware Test Lab carried out a dynamic test of 20 cyber-security solutions from different vendors, including Norton Internet Security 2009, Trend Micro Internet Security 2009, Microsoft Security Essential and various others. The tests were conducted between 7 July 2009 and 22 October 2009 on computers running Windows XP SP3 and followed a custom methodology. The study was aimed at testing just how effective popular antivirus products are at protecting the user’s computer from the latest malware programs which are spread via infected websites and can avoid signature-based detection.

Kaspersky Lab’s KIS 2010 was recognized as the best Internet Security-class product in the test. It managed to neutralize 92% of all the malware used in the test sample.

“This test is of tremendous value to regular computer users and to cyber-security experts alike,” stated Alex Gostev, Head of Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and Analysis Team. “It is dynamic and it is a very accurate and realistic simulation of a user’s online activity. Thus it offers a very good estimation of how effective today’s security solutions are at countering online threats. We are happy to see our product nominated best-in-class, just as it was previously. Our score has actually improved from 88% last time to 92% this time, even though the malware test sample has been enlarged. This demonstrates that the new technologies implemented in our 2010 range of products constitute a considerable step forward. The Hosted Intrusion Prevention-type technology path we have pursued for several years has absolutely proved its worth. This award shows that our security philosophy is truly comprehensive and that our technological leadership is holding steady.”

For a full version of the dynamic testing report by the Anti-Malware Test Lab, please visit: www.anti-malware-test.com.

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